USSB bought by Direct TV

December 21, 1998

The strongest satellite TV company in the US, Hughes Electronics' Direct TV gained a boost last week when it agreed to acquire United States Satellite Broadcasting (USSB) for $1.3 billion.

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The strongest satellite TV company in the US, Hughes Electronics' Direct TV gained a boost last week when it agreed to acquire United States Satellite Broadcasting (USSB) for $1.3 billion. The California-based Hughes already cooperates with USSB on receiving equipment, though customers receive separate bills. The deal would now allow customers access to film services carried by USSB.

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